Dan Sheeks
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Real Estate-Related Jobs for High Schoolers and College Students
Have your student's summer plans been squashed by the coronavirus safety concerns? If so, encourage them to consider these real estate-related summer jobs. While earning a little money now, they can learn how to profit big from real estate in the future. → Read More
How to Invest in Real Estate Before Turning 21
Pretty much all current real estate investors wish they started earlier. But young people often don't think it's possible. Can you really buy an investment property before turning 21? Yes! Here's how a teenager can set themselves up for success in four simple steps. → Read More
The American Dream: How to Upgrade to Version 2.0
Is the traditional version of the American Dream alive and well? This article examines retirement, the "good life," and estates—and how it's entirely possible to improve upon many of our tried-and-true beliefs about each. → Read More
College Gets All the Attention—Why Not Real Estate?
As college tuition costs continue to increase, many are asking if college is worth it. Though a valid argument, this article isn't about that. What if we introduced recent grads to an alternative path? That's right—I'm talking about real estate investing. → Read More
The No. 1 Mistake New Real Estate Investors Make and 4 Ways to Avoid It
Starting out in real estate investing can be overwhelming (to say the least). So, how can you conquer that feeling, maintain your enthusiasm, and blaze a trail toward success? Find out here. → Read More
The American Dream: Are Traditional Values Helpful or Harmful Today?
Is the traditional version of the American Dream alive and well? This article analyzes the pros and cons of education as it pertains to the pursuit of the American Dream. In particular, it considers why going to college may not be the best pathway to success. → Read More
3 Examples of Why Workaholic Real Estate Investors Have It All Wrong
Real estate investing can be fun but also overwhelming. As we enter the new year, what are some things we should keep in mind while we set goals for 2020? Here are some thoughts to consider before charging full speed ahead in your real estate investing endeavors. → Read More
3 Must-Have Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? Here we look at a few critical traits and how they will help you achieve success in your business endeavors—whether in real estate or otherwise. → Read More
The Family, the House, the Car—Could It Cost Us Financial Stability?
Is the traditional version of the American Dream alive and well? This article takes a look at spouses, kids, dogs, homes, and cars to see how the choices we make affect our ability to achieve financial freedom. → Read More
5 Classes Teens Should Take to Start Out on the Right Financial Foot
As real estate investors and financial freedom chasers, we learn and grow and achieve. And as we find success, many of us wonder, “What if I would have known all this when I was younger?” Here's what we can encourage our teenagers to do now to set themselves up for financial success sooner rather than later. → Read More
7 Ways to Screw Up Your Kid's Financial Future (and How to Avoid It)
What are some ways parents do a disservice to their children when it comes to personal finance education? This article examines a few ways parents can hurt (or help) their children live their best life. → Read More
The American Dream: How Has the Definition Changed?
How would you define the "American Dream"? Is your definition different than your parents'? If you're part of the BiggerPockets community, you are likely someone who has questioned the status quo of the traditional American Dream—and you may unknowingly be part of a much larger movement. → Read More
Your Well-Paying 9-5 Job Will Build You Wealth—Reality or Myth?
Is the traditional version of the American Dream alive and well? This article looks at how the typical "good job" isn't always what it's promised to be. It also examines the all-too-common Western habit of spending everything we make—and how it keeps us from achieving financial freedom. → Read More
How to Make Extra Money in 2019 (22 Part-Time Gigs Side Hustle Ideas)
Here are over 20 ways 15- to 25-year-olds can increase their income. Whether you're searching for a part-time job working for someone else or a side hustle working for yourself, the options and earning potential are yours for the taking! → Read More